Im having some troubles with my birth control patch. Can I use it just when Im having sex so I dont have to wear it all the time?
NO! Please do not do this! The patch will NOT work for birth control unless it is worn continuously. The usual way to wear the patch is for three weeks (changing to a new patch each seven days) and then take a week off from the patch. You will usually have a period during this week off. If a patch accidentally becomes detached, it becomes ineffective for birth control if more than 24 hours have passed. Replace the patch as soon as you can, and use a back up method of birth control for one week if the patch has been off for more than 24 hours.
